Looks at the work of a leading Australian historian Patrick O'Farrell, and delves into why the offspring of Irish and Aboriginal parents are prouder of their heritage than those of other European ethnic groups.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 28, no. 1, 2008, pp. 196-197
Description
Book review of: Sharing Our Stories of Survival edited by Sarah Deer, Bonnie Clairmont, Carrie A. Martell and Maureen L. White Eagle.
Scroll to page 196 to read review.
Native Studies Review, vol. 17, no. 2, 2008, pp. 99-113
Description
Examines how sport and recreation were constructed in the Public Use Facilities Study and the Winnipeg Free Press, and how these events reinforced the boundaries between those who do not have access to sport and those who do.
Looks at the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families and its effects and discusses the shifts in child welfare policy, and amendment to adoption laws.
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. [53]-61
Description
Discusses the impact of residential schools and the forced removal of children for the purposes of foster care or adoption. Argues that current practices and training must take into account the damage inflicted by the drive for assimilation and incorporate the Aboriginal worldview when dealing with clients.
Futureplay '10: Proceedings of the International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Beth Aileen Lameman
Jason E. Lewis
Skawennati Fragnito
Description
Examines the integration of Indigenous cultural framework within video game design. The pilot project was introduced at the Mohawk Kahnawake Survival School.
Chapter from Futureplay '10: Proceedings of the International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology.
Looks at the success, implementation and relevance of an initiative developed in response to an increasing rate of suicide among First Nations and Inuit youth.
Project purpose was to increase understanding of the current accessibility and availability of speech-language pathology and audiology services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis heritage in Canada.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 8, August 2008, p. 8
Description
Looks at the correlation between organized sport, healthier lifestyles, better self-esteem and academic success.
Article located by scrolling to page 8.
Looks at the child removal policy of the Australian government and the consequences at the time and for future generations.
Bachelor's diploma towards (B.A.)--Masaryk University, 2008.
Policy Paper Series (Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria (FVPLS Victoria)
Description
Looks at key law and justice issues: funding services in rural areas; national women's legal program; and women's law and justice policy development and funding issues.
Policy Paper Series (Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria (FVPLS Victoria)
Description
Reports on current legal and associated services offered in the state, government initiatives addressing family violence, and results from consultations about experiences with the legal system.
International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 160-173
Description
Looks at how providing culturally relevant opportunities for youth to build healthy relationships and leadership skills has the potential to increase youth engagement.
Post Script, vol. 29, no. 3, Indian Cinema, Summer, 2010, pp. 58-[?]
Description
Studies four films to compare practices used to preserve Inuit architectural knowledge: Qallunajatut/Urban Inuk; episode 3 from Nunavut/Our Land series, Qarmaq/Stone House, and Qaggiq/Gathering Place .
Scanned image shows four young students in winter clothing in what appears to be a sled race at a winter carnival held at the Prince Albert Student Residence on March 25, 1975. (bad quality photo)
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 3, March 2008, p. 18
Description
Comments on the Intercultural Leadership Program offered by the First Nations University of Canada aimed towards youth who want to meet people and explore other cultures.
Article located by scrolling to page 18.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 7
Description
Comments on an indigenous vegetable garden, planted near the First Nations University of Canada in partnership with the Street Culture group, designed to engage youth in an activity that would promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Article located by scrolling to page 7.
Argues that the Federal government has failed to provide adequate support to First Nations children (both on and off-reserve) in terms of programs for birth and adoptive parents, has not implemented Jordan's principle, and does not monitor international adoption placements.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 7, Promising Practices in Mental Health: Emerging Paradigms for Aboriginal Social Work Practices, November 2010, pp. 163-180
Description
Examines the need for culturally appropriate mental health services for the prevention of Aboriginal youth suicide and the importance of positive youth development to foster healthy mental, emotional, social, spiritual and physical development.
Looks at the results of a study which indicate that some of the relationships between suicide risk and explanatory variables are more complex then they appear.
"Position paper for the 5th NRF open Assembly, September 24th-27th 2008", Anchorage, Alaska.
Looks at the relevance of existing asthmas education materials and identifies how these materials could be adapted to better suit the needs of the communities.
Provides statistics on number of children in care, and child abuse and neglect; discusses factors contributing to removal and highlights successful programs.
Children and Youth Services Review, vol. 32, no. 12, December 2010, pp. 1796-1802
Description
Results from 83 interviews identified five themes: system supports, specialists, education through sharing, cultural and community supports, and recreational resource support. Compares results to available literature.
Looks at the youth initiatives of the theatre companies, including the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company, Full Circle, and Native Earth Performing Arts, Inc.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 10.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 86-95
Description
Looks at a framework incorporating Aboriginal culture and traditions, based on the "Métis List of Rights", to reclaim the rights and responsibilities for the care and well-being of Aboriginal children.